CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS
- Problem
- Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2016 Champion Bus Challenger shuttle buses manufactured January 29, 2016, to April 4, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety System (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
- Remedy
- Champion will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seats, free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2016. Owners may contact Champion customer service at 810-724-1753 extension 415.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2016 Champion Bus Challenger shuttle buses, built between January 29 and April 4, 2016, have seats that may separate from the base frame because of bolt failure. The seats do not meet federal school bus passenger seating and crash protection requirements.
If a crash occurs, a seat can come loose from its base, which raises the risk of injury to the person sitting in it. Owners should take this recall seriously, especially for vehicles that carry passengers.
The repair is free. Champion will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the seats at no charge. You can contact Champion customer service at 810-724-1753, extension 415, and you should check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Champion Challenger | 2016 |
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